A17640:2422
Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah
A commentary upon the prophecy of Isaiah. By Mr. John Calvin. Whereunto are added four tables ... Translated out of French into English: by C.C.A commentary vpon the prophecie of Isaiah. By Mr. Iohn Caluin. Whereunto are added foure tables ... Translated out of French into English: by C.C.
London: printed by Felix Kyngston, 1609
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Vers. 10. And am I come now up without the Lord to this land to destroy it? The Lord said unto me; Go up against this land and destroy it.
Vers. 10. And am I come now vp without the Lord to this land to destroy it? The Lord said vnto me; Goe vp against this land and destroy it.
Now he sets upon Hezekias another way; namely, that he shall assemble his forces in vain, together for his defence. For he pretends that the King hath not now to deal with a mortal man like himself, but rather with God himself; because he is come up to destroy the land of Judea at his appointment. As if he should have said; As many of you as shall resist me, shall resist God: and then your resistance will be to small purpose. Hence let us learn, that albeit we be given to piety, faithfully endeavouring by all means to advance the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ, yet we must not look for all that to be exempt from all crosses, but rather to fit our selves for the bearing of them. For the Lord will not always crown our virtuous life with earthly rewards:1 truly such recompenses were unfitting for us. As namely, abundance of riches, enjoying of outward peace, and having all things that heart can wish. For are not the wicked therefore esteemed the only happy men in the eyes of the world, because they are frolic, quiet, healthful, and have the world at will. Thus then it might seem that our condition should be no better then theirs.
NOw he sets vpon Hezekias another way; namely, that he shall assemble his forces in vaine, together for his defence. For he pretends that the King hath not now to deale with a mortall man like himselfe, but rather with God himselfe; because he is come vp to destroy the land of Iudeah at his appointment. As if he should haue said; As many of you as shall resist me, shall resist God: and then your resistance will be to small purpose. Hence let vs learne, that albeit we be giuen to piety, faithfully indeuouring by all means to aduance the Kingdome of our Lord Iesus Christ, yet wee must not looke for all that to be exempt from all crosses, but rather to fit our selues for the bearing of them. For the Lord will not alwaies crowne our vertuous life with earthly rewards: